Arts Nova Scotia
Grants to Individuals — Create
Nova Scotia
Current recurring program; pre-intake form is closed until October 15, 2026.
May 15 and November 15; the next deadline is November 15, 2026. The application form is scheduled to reopen October 15, 2026.
- Eligible applicants
- Professional artists who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and have lived in Nova Scotia for at least 12 months before the deadline; individual applicants or duos of two professional artists may apply.
- Funding amount or limit
- Maximum $15,000 for the Create category; living expenses may be up to $2,000 per month.
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- developing or creating new work
- living expenses during the project
- materials
- mentors or consultants
- professional design, production, and technical fees
- project travel
- royalties
- venue and essential equipment rental
Verification note
Commercial production work, including music recording and music videos, is excluded; the Create stream supports artistic creation rather than commercial music production.
Official sources
MusicList summarizes official public material and does not accept applications. Confirm current eligibility, dates, and terms with the operator.